The Ravens opened practice today without nine players, and the most significant absence was quarterback Joe Flacco.

After practice, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Flacco has a right shoulder injury, but said he could play Sunday against the Jets.

"He has a legitimate shot at playing Sunday, " Harbaugh said.

Flacco said best thing for him is rest, that it's not a major issue. He also said he hopes to play Sunday.

He had not missed a practice in training camp or the regular season since recovering from torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee. Although he was not listed as one of the players injured in Sunday’s 27-23 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Flacco reported the injury to the training staff.

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When it comes to his annual charity basketball game, former Raven Torrey Smith says it has found a home in Baltimore and that’s where he’d like it to stay. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun video)

When it comes to his annual charity basketball game, former Raven Torrey Smith says it has found a home in Baltimore and that’s where he’d like it to stay. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun video)

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The Baltimore Ravens announced the signing of former Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree to a three-year deal. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun video)

The Baltimore Ravens announced the signing of former Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree to a three-year deal. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun video)

The Ravens, losers of three straight, would likely start Ryan Mallettat quarterback if Flacco's injury is too serious to play Sunday. David Fales is on the practice squad.

Photos from Sunday's game between the Ravens and Giants at MetLife Stadium.

Coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that Suggs and Yanda are unlikely to play Sunday against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Wright announced on a radio program on Tuesday that he had injured his hamstring against the Giants

The Ravens got some good news as cornerback Jimmy Smith was at practice today. Smith, who had sustained a concussion in the second quarter on Sunday, wore a red, non-contact pinnie over his jersey. Wide receivers Mike Wallace and Breshad Perriman also wore red pinnies over their jerseys.

Offensive tackles Ronnie Stanleyand Rick Wagneralso practiced. Stanley has sat out three consecutive games because of a foot ailment, while Wagner did not play in Sunday’s loss because of a thigh injury.

And running back Lorenzo Taliaferromade his first appearance at practice since being placed on the reserve physically unable to perform list on Aug 30. Taliaferro underwent surgery a year ago to repair a Lisfranc foot sprain and did not participate in practices during training camp.